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GP54 HWC

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,160 mi
Last recorded222,160 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 HWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 222,160 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 201,524 miles

Nearside offside rack arm very slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2017 190,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 189,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some component in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some component to check

Pass 2 Dec 2015 180,829 miles

brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads low

front reg plate slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2015 180,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 162,834 miles

front reg plate slightly deteriatred

Fail 25 Nov 2014 162,834 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front reg plate slightly deteriatred

Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 142,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,263 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2012 124,263 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,864 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r + o/s/r no allowing full inspection of safty belt

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,087 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to view front brake pads.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,996 miles

unable to view front brake pads.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,558 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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GP54 HWC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP54 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GP54 HWC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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